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HEALTH & WELLBEING
CONNECT WITH OTHERS AT CHATTY CAFÉ
Every Friday in May and June, 11:00am-12noon
Colac Library
Feeling a bit isolated? Come share a story, listen, or just relax in the library with others while having a coffee or tea.
MAKE & CREATE
SEWING REPAIR CAFE
Tuesday 7, 14 & 21 May
10:00am-1:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
Don’t have a sewing machine? Use one of our machines: finish a project or create something new.
ZINE WORKSHOPS WITH G ZINES
Thursday 23 May & 20 June
2:00pm-5:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
The library is the new home for zines in Geelong! Come to our regular workshops to learn how to create a zine.
HERITAGE
SAVING FAMILY STORIES
Friday 10, 24 May, 10:30am-11:30am, Tuesday 14, 28 May, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Leopold Library
Learn how to convert your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives to digital files to share with family and friends!
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WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
SPOKEN WORD
Wednesday 8 May & 5 June, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
A workshop full of poetic inspirations, fun writing exercises and enjoying the musings of your fellow writers!
MOVIES, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
VINYL CLUB
Wednesday 29 May & 26 June
4:00pm-5:00pm | Colac Library
If you love all things music, have a vinyl collection or are just curious, join us!
EXHIBITIONS AT THE DOME
ARTGUSTO: MY JAPANESE INFACTUATION
Wednesday 1 May – Thursday 16 May
GRIEF WEEK
Friday 17 May – Friday 31 May
CORIO BAY CAMERA CLUB
Saturday 1 June – Saturday 28 June
REGIONAL RUNWAYS TUMADUNI – LAUNCH EVENT
Thursday 6 June, 5:45pm-8:00pm
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JOB & LIFESKILLS
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE WITH THE GORDON SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE
Wednesdays in May and June, 11:00am-1:00pm Corio Library
Get free career and employment advice from a qualified careers advisor. Receive help with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and more.
GARDEN CHAT: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
Monday 13 May & 17 June
10:30am-11:30am Bannockburn Library
Learn about our Seed Library and see new additions to our collection on all things gardening!
MATCHWORKS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Tuesday 14 May & Tuesday 11 June
9:30am-11:30am Waurn Ponds Library
MatchWorks is a free disability service provider to help job seekers take the next step in their working life.
Explore more events:
www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
YOUTH HANGOUT SESSIONS
Boronggook Drysdale Library & Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
Join us every other week for an array of activities designed just for teenagers. From the latest in tech to hands-on crafting, there’s something for everyone.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Wednesdays May & June, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Newcomb Library
Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons ? Join us for a term long campaign and we’ll introduce you to DND. Create characters, learn skills, actions and have fun! Ages 10+.
HOME-SCHOOL EVENTS
Various dates & locations
Do you home-school your child? We run programs dedicated to home-schoolers across multiple library locations. See what’s happening near you via our website.
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Wednesday 22 May, 12noon
Various locations
Join us at your local library as millions of people read Bowerbird Blues at the same time for this year’s national event. Check the website for details.
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REGISTER FOR AN EVENT
Bookings for events are free unless otherwise indicated.
YOU CAN BOOK:
Online – find and register for an event on the library website: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on
In person – staff at your local library can book on your behalf. By phone – (03) 4201 0600
Cover: Julie Goodwin, Australia’s first MasterChef, discusses her memoir Your Time Starts Now on Tuesday 7 May at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. Photo credit: Elizabeth Allnutt
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Book sales & author book signings at events
For library details, opening hours & further information, visit:
www.grlc.vic.gov.au
Printed on stock with recycled content.
Wednesday 1 May, 4:00pm-6:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
GEELONG CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FORUM
Join us for an important panel discussion about family violence in our community. Presented in partnership with Meli and The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.
Thursday 2 May, 10:30am-11:30am Queenscliff Library
FIONA BASILE – IMMERSE
AUTHOR & SPECIAL EVENTS
This stunning photographic book celebrates the beauty and joy of a special open-water swimming community.
Tuesday 7 May, 6:00pm-7:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
JULIE GOODWIN – YOUR TIME STARTS NOW
Food and fame, failure and freedom: the life story of Australia’s first MasterChef. Hear from Julie as she talks about her soul-baring memoir. Tickets $20 OR $10 for library members.
Friday 10 May, 2:30pm-3:30pm Queenscliff Library
DENISE MAIN AND IAN CHISHOLM – VOICES OF THE WHIPSTICK
A tender and deeply moving novel which explores what can befall those who lose what they love most.
Saturday 11 May, 2:00pm-3:00pm Ocean Grove Library 11
CARLA PASCOE LEAHY – BECOMING A MOTHER
A truly special Mother’s Day event with local historian, Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy, discussing Australian motherhood since the 1950s.
Monday 13 May, 6:30pm-7:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 13
BRUCE PASCOE & LYN HARWOOD – BLACK DUCK
A personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce Pascoe’s farm. In partnership with The Book Bird. Tickets $20 OR $10 for library members.
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Saturday 18 May, 2:00pm-3:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
Learn (or brush up on) the fundamentals of self-editing and how to cut and shape your story into a polished piece of writing.
Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May Various locations 23-26
LIVE AND LOCAL 2024
Visit participating local libraries and hear from high profile authors, livestreamed free and direct from the Sydney Writers Festival. Join in Q&A via text!
Saturday 25 May, 10:30am-1:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
GUY LANGFORD – WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE Explore building blocks of musicals,
Monday 27 May, 6:30pm-7:30pm Waurn Ponds Library
ESTHER GONSTALLA – INFOGRAPHICS IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Part of the Melbourne Design Week, join Esther as she talks about how infographics help us communicate scientific findings.
JUNE
Wednesday 5 June, 5:30pm-7:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
TALK IT UP: WATER MATTERS!
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion for World Environment Day. With Joëlle Gergis, Corrina Eccles, Cameron Steele, Zoe Roloff and Shaun Cumming. Tickets $20pp OR $10 for library members. In partnership with Barwon Water.
Friday 14 June, 3:00pm-4:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
ARIANE BEESTON – BECAUSE I’M NOT MYSELF, YOU SEE
An important discussion about recognising and surviving post-natal depression.
Saturday 20 June, 6:00pm-7:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
PATRIARCHY, PRIVILEGE AND POWER – JUSTICE FOR REFUGEE WOMEN
Hear about current system for refugees in Australia and how our visa system affects women at this panel event. In partnership with Geelong Womens Union Network.
Saturday 22 June, 2:30pm-3:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library 22
MELINDA CLARKE – THE ACCIDENTAL MAP MAKER
Ever wondered how a map is made? Come along and meet Melinda, creator of City Maps Illustrated and the famous Melbourne Map.
Wednesday 26 June, 5:30pm-6:30pm Colac Library
HANA ASSAFIRI – THE AUDACITY TO BE FREE
Hear from the founder of the iconic Moroccan Soup Bar as she talks about her new memoir, which details her childhood, forced arranged marriage, attempts to escape, and career in women’s services.
Saturday 29 June, 10:30am-1:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
ABIGAYLE CARMODY – WOMEN’S STORYTELLING CLUB
through the process of capturing a memory and how to best to tell that story. Tickets: $30/$20 for library members/$10 concession card holders.
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Panellist, family violence survivor and activist, Simone O’Brien.
Panellist Rathi Barthlote, Refugee Women Action For Visa Equality